The new religious code issued late last month bans women from raising their voices, reciting the Quran in public, and looking at men other than their husbands or relatives.
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Housing’s worst crisis in decades reverberates through 2024 race
At stake in the next two months are the votes of frustrated homebuyers and renters in battleground states.
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Houthis fire missile from Yemen into central Israel, warn of more strikes
The missile caused no direct injuries, Israel said, though the country’s Magen David Adom emergency services said it was treating nine people who were injured on their way to shelters after sirens sounded.
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Death toll rises as torrential rain and flooding force mass evacuations across Central Europe
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Central Europe, affecting countries like Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania.
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Trump subject of second apparent assassination attempt at Florida golf club
The man arrested in connection with the shooting is named Ryan Wesley Routh, law enforcement officials said.
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A tuxedo-wearing, music-loving dog gets invite to Vancouver orchestra
Billy the rescue pup became a social media star for his enjoyment of classical tunes.
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Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk
They pulled off the first private spacewalk while orbiting nearly 460 miles above Earth, higher than the International Space Station and Hubble Space Telescope.
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Israeli military says 3 hostages recovered months ago were likely killed in November airstrike
All three of the hostages were kidnapped in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. Their bodies were recovered in December, but the cause of death was only recently determined.
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U.S. hostages still owe taxes. Congress might not help.
Congress agrees the law must be changed, but efforts to change it are stuck amid other contentious issues.
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Jane’s Addiction ends Boston show with fight between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro
Frontman Perry Farrell body-checked and appeared to take a swing at guitarist Dave Navarro.